| Term |
Age |
History |
|---|
| 1 |
18 |
Became a Scholar (Scientist). |
| 1 |
22 |
Work for an eccentric but brilliant mentor, who becomes an Ally. |
| 1 |
22 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 1. |
| 2 |
22 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 2 |
23 |
Make a breakthrough in Jonas Borthwell's field. |
| 2 |
26 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 2. |
| 3 |
26 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 3 |
28 |
Caught cheating in some fashion, advancing Jonas Borthwell's career and research by stealing another’s work, using an alien device, taking a shortcut and so forth. |
| 3 |
28 |
A disaster leaves several injured, and others blame Jonas Borthwell, forcing Jonas Borthwell to leave Jonas Borthwell's career. Gain a Rival. |
| 3 |
28 |
Nearly killed. Owe 7,500 for medical bills. |
| 3 |
28 |
Gain an Enemy |
| 3 |
30 |
Promoted to Scholar (Scientist) rank 3. |
| 4 |
30 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 4 |
33 |
Agreed to perform research that goes against Jonas Borthwell's conscience. Gain 1 Enemies. |
| 5 |
34 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 5 |
37 |
Win a prestigious prize for Jonas Borthwell's work. |
| 6 |
38 |
Continued as Scholar (Scientist). |
| 6 |
39 |
Entangled in a bureaucratic or legal morass that distracts Jonas Borthwell from Jonas Borthwell's work. |
| 7 |
42 |
Voluntarily left Scientist |
| 7 |
42 |
Became a Citizen (Worker). |
| 7 |
45 |
Jonas Borthwell learn something Jonas Borthwell should not have – a corporate secret, a political scandal – which Jonas Borthwell can profit from illegally. |
| 8 |
46 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 8 |
47 |
Jonas Borthwell is rewarded for Jonas Borthwell's diligence or cunning. |
| 8 |
50 |
Promoted to Citizen (Worker) rank 1. |
| 9 |
50 |
Continued as Citizen (Worker). |
| 9 |
52 |
Jonas Borthwell gain experience in a technical field as a computer operator or surveyor. |